Municipal-Parish Monique Boulet has proposed a budget for the next fiscal year with infrastructure as the primary focus. The budget proposal maintains the current cost-sharing arrangement between the city and parish rather than implementing changes to how expenses are split.
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The Lafayette City Council rejected a conditional use permit for Plush Syndicate, a planned downtown venue at 201 Jefferson Street that gained attention online as an "AI bar." Following the rejection, Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet's administration suspended accepting new conditional use permit applications for downtown bars.
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VideoThree public officials in Evangeline Parish, including a candidate for Opelousas Police Chief, were re-arrested Thursday on new charges, according to Louisiana State Police. The re-arrests represent a significant development in what appears to be an ongoing investigation involving local government figures in the Acadiana region.
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Gov. Jeff Landry announced plans for infrastructure investments during a Thursday visit to New Orleans while simultaneously launching his 2027 re-election campaign. The governor highlighted his record as he prepares for a second term.
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